Classrooms

Katon (12 months)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
8 students: 2 teachers

Coming soon in 2021, our youngest learners will spend their first year interacting with the world around them through their five senses. Touch, taste, sound, sight and smell bring the world into perspective for your child. Independence, self-confidence, curiosity and discovery are nurtured daily as your child interacts in various learning environments created to promote problem solving, critical thinking, community building and further development of gross and fine motor skills. 

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Maon (24 months by August 1st)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
10 students: 2 teachers

The toddler classroom is a room full of wonder and opportunity for your child. Nurturing a strong sense of self and independence in our little ones is key for this age group. Children will engage in various play opportunities centered around skill building, appropriate risk taking and social-emotional development. The classroom environment is set up for accessibility allowing children the opportunity to independently meet their own needs.  With a maximum group size of 10 children, you can rest assured that your child will receive plenty of love and support as they begin to develop his/her/their own identity. 
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Peuton (3 years old by August 1st)
(select  3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
14 students: 2 teachers

Children who are age 3 by August 1st, join our Peuton classroom. Our classroom activities foster self-regulation, decision making, and self autonomy. Your child will begin to explore the foundations for academic success through a play-based curriculum supporting your child’s natural discovery of shapes, letters, numbers and the development of socialization skills needed for our pre-K program.
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Ganon (4 years old and potty trained by August 1st)
(5 day a week program)

Classroom Ratio
16 students: 2 teachers

Better known as Pre-K, Ganon is centered on social interaction and is a pivotal year in your child’s development. It is here that we nurture kindergarten readiness, solidifying the foundations of academic readiness through the use of Get Set for School (Handwriting Without Tears) and Math Their Way. Your child's year is filled with activities focused on social interaction, cooperation, and community building. Phonemic awareness, learning capital letters, illustrating and dictating stories, and practicing a wide range of math skills are daily themes as your child prepares for the rigors of full-day Kindergarten. 
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Aftercare (3:35-6PM for children ages 3 and up)

Our Aftercare program is available for children ages 2 years and older*. Children come together in this mixed age group classroom to continue free exploration of the various learning centers and outdoor spaces utilized throughout the day.  ​​*space is limited

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Judaic and Hebrew Studies

Reggio inspiration is found not only within the general studies curriculum, but also in the Judaic and Hebrew studies. Your child will learn traditions, Jewish values, and Hebrew vocabulary through play-based explorations. Torah stories, holidays, prayers, rituals such as Shabbat are explored through role playing, storytelling, art, and music. 

Students enjoy a Shabbat celebration each Friday

For Rosh Hashanah, students visit the apple market to purchase apples for a sweet and healthy new year!

Tu b'Shvat- the birthday of the trees, is celebrated through loose parts exploration and real life photos of almond trees as inspiration.

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Specials and After School Enrichment

At Giving Tree Early Learning your child will participate in a wide variety of “specials” classes and outdoor activities. Katon and Maon age children begin with gym and music once a week as well as visits from the Indianapolis Public Library once a month. Each year new specials are added such as art, music, gym, and library. Students also become avid gardeners in the Outdoor Classroom and enjoy STEAM based opportunities in our Light Studio and creative expression in our Art Atelier.

After school enrichment programming varies by semester and is available for children as young as 3 years old. Options may include Jumpbunch, Silly Hearts Yoga, Handwriting Club, Figure of Speech, Dance, Nature Explorers, Tae Kwon Do, and Music. *program offerings maybe limited due to COVID 19.